PolyMem Silicone Border Dressings
A Unique Multifunctional Polymeric Membrane Dressing, Designed To Facilitate Healing, Relieve Pain And Reduce Inflammation.
The same patented polymeric membrane formulation with a secure, gentle adhesive. Designed to facilitate healing, relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
An ideal choice for patients with fragile, sensitive skin.
PolyMem® dressings are a hydrophilic polyurethane matrix dressing with a mild, non-toxic wound cleanser, a soothing moisturiser, a superabsorbent and a semi-permeable film backing*.
Product Benefits
The ONLY dressing of its kind…
When PolyMem® Silicone Border is applied to the wound, the dressing components work individually and synergistically to support wound healing and pain relief¹.
How the PolyMem® formulation works:
All PolyMem dressings effectively cleanse, fill, absorb and moisten wounds throughout the healing continuum. The diagram below explains how each of these elements work.
In addition to delivering all the PolyMem® benefits, PolyMem® Silicone Border also:
By altering the actions of certain nerve endings (nociceptors)²
Also effective in decreasing bruising, swelling and secondary injury³,⁴
PolyMem® dressings achieve significant pain relief by inhibiting the nociceptor response both locally and centrally
Proven to provide an analgesic effect²,⁵
References
1. Denyer J, Agathangelou C, White R, Ousey K, HariKrishna R et al (2015) PolyMem Made Easy. Wounds International. Available at https://www.woundsinternational.com/resources/details/polymem-dressings-made-easy.
2. Beitz AJ, Newman A, Kahn AR et al (2004) A polymeric membrane dressing with antinociceptive properties: analysis with a rodent model of stab wound secondary hyperalgesia. J Pain 5(1): 38–47.
3. Cutting KF, Vowden P, and Wiegand C (2015) Wound inflammation and the role of a multifunctional polymeric dressing. Wounds International 6(2): 41–6.
4. Benskin LL (2016) Polymeric membrane dressings for topical wound management of patients with infected wounds in a challenging environment: A protocol with 3 case examples. Ostomy Wound Manage 62(5): 42–50.
5. Kahn AR (2000) A superficial cutaneous dressing inhibits inflammation and swelling in deep tissues. Pain Med 1(2): 187.
*Not included in cavity products.
Indications
PolyMem® Silicone Border dressings are indicated for dry to moderately exuding full- and partial- thickness painful wounds including, but not limited to:
Unlike many other dressings, they are also safe to use over tendons, vasculature and bones⁶,⁷.
Applying PolyMem® Silicone Border Dressings
1. Prepare the wound according to local protocol
2. Select a dressing with the membrane pad (0.6 – 5cm) larger than the wound
TIP: For dry wounds, moisten dressing slightly with sterile water or saline prior to application
3. Remove release liners and gently apply over the wound, film side out (so printing is visible) whilst pressing adhesive to the skin
4. Smooth down to secure dressing
5. Outline the wound on the top of the dressing to determine when to change
NOTE: a dramatic increase in wound fluid may be observed during the first few days due to the fluid attraction. This is not uncommon and indicates that the dressing is working.
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